I found a supplier that will cut and ship Dibond in my area, so now I'm looking at different fabrication techniques.
My question is...has anyone used a latex high gloss enamel, specifically Benjamin Moore Impervex Metal and Wood Enamel, with Dibond with just a scuff and clean prep?
I know a few on here mentioned Impervex latex paints as having outstanding durability. In looking at the specs, it says it is recommended on wood, steel, aluminum, galvanized metal...among other things. For prepping, the specs say that glossy surfaces must be dulled by abrading the surface.
Anyone familiar with this combination of paint/substrate?
Thanks.
Posted by cheryl nordby (Member # 1100) on :
Hey Randy....I cannot say enough good things about Benjamin Moore paint. I have been using it for almost 30 years. I have tried the wood/metal latex and it is also great stuff. I repainted a large outdoor metal sign about 3 years ago, and it is still in great shape. I love the Impervo oil based, but was a little reluctant to try the latex. But it is great stuff!
Posted by Kent Smith (Member # 251) on :
Caution: the coating on Dibond is not compatible with many paints. Check with the manufacturer.
Posted by Amy Brown (Member # 1963) on :
Hi Randy! I don't have an answer for you but a similar topic was up a couple days ago. View it HERE Posted by John Martin Robson (Member # 1686) on :
Randy
I used those exact products a few years ago on a sign for the RCMP........all I did was scuff the surface......think I only layed one coat of BM Impervo, standard blue.........worked well for me........still holding up well today.
Posted by PKing (Member # 337) on :
I use "Liquid Deglosser" from the SAME store I buy the BM paint from! Hope this helps
Posted by Gavin Chachere (Member # 1443) on :
Randy I would never,ever choose liquid deglosser over physically sanding the surface regardless of what paint you're using.
[ November 29, 2002, 11:49 AM: Message edited by: Gavin Chachere ]
Posted by PKing (Member # 337) on :
Yep Randy. Never,ever use a product made to take the chemical GLAZE OFF(that seems to be the adhesion promblem) Because you MIGHT have to use another liquid product to remove the deglosser!! UNLESS....you are bound and determine to MAR the smooth surface of the DIBOND.
Testing ALL of these therories is your BEST bet!
Hope this helps
Posted by Jean Shimp (Member # 198) on :
I am a big fan of latex paint and will use it every chance I get. However, my experience with latex on scuffed Dibond is - IT DOESN'T WORK. We've had good success painting Dibond when following manufacturers specs on painting. We've used a metal primer and alkyd topcoat with good results.
Posted by Randy W. Robarge (Member # 2022) on :
Thanks for all of the responses. I will probably give it a try on something small for myself to see what happens.
I probably won't use dibond if I have to paint it anyway. If I have to paint a custom color other than what I can get in Dibond, I'll probably use MDO. I can get it faster and it's less expensive.
